I met Barbara in 1966 at the first of two Minor White workshops I attended. She had previously attended one other workshop of Minor's and at least one of Ansel Adams'. She worked for a while as a still photographer for Boston'e fledgling public television station WGBH in its early days and did commercial portraits. Architecture , animals, and landscapes were her favorite subjects.
After Minor's workshop ended, a number of members decided to continue meeting about every four to six weeks to show and discuss our photographs. These meetings have continued for over forty years, with occasional group exhibits, and Barbara has always been a backbone of the group. David Wunsch, Elaine Fisher, Barbara and I are the four from the original workshop who have still been getting together recently.
At the reception following a memorial service for her last Saturday, a family member put on display about a dozen excellent framed photographs from one of her most recent exhibits. She was always fiercely independent in her views, willing to listen, but following her own photographic path. She was a good friend and a discerning critic. She will be missed by many of us.
The only alcoholic beverage she could drink was Scotch. I don't care for it myself, but I keep a bottle of it handy just for her. Tonight I shall drink a toast to her memory.
